THE 11TH HOUR RACING TEAM, A PARTNER OF ULYSSE NARDIN, WINS THE LEGENDARY OCEAN RACE

Posted by lifata on August 2nd, 2023

Following the launch of the Ocean Race Diver Chronograph in honor of The Ocean Race's 50th anniversary, Ulysse Nardin is proud to announce its partner, the 11th Hour Racing Team, as champions of the 2022-23 edition. This triumph means the first victory of an American team in the history of this race around the world.

The team was leading the overall race with just one stage to go when, on June 25 in The Hague, just 27 minutes after the start, the team was forced to retire from the final stage, following a no-fault collision with a competing team. The team submitted a repair request to the World Sailing International Jury and, following this morning's hearing, Thursday June 29, the Jury has awarded the 11th Hour Racing Team 4 repair points, giving them 37 points and a first place in the general classification of the race.

“I am absolutely ecstatic,” commented Skipper, Charlie Enright (USA). “This race takes everything from you: emotionally, mentally and physically. I am incredibly proud of our entire team who have worked tirelessly for three years to get to this point. There have been ups and downs, some incredible ups and downs, but also downs that have hit us all, but this news was worth hearing today."

Speaking aboard Mālama as the team handed over the boat to Genoa, Skipper Charlie Enright (USA) commented: “To be the first team from the USA to lift this trophy is an exceptional honor, and to share the message and showcasing action and innovation for Ocean Health has made this a truly impactful global campaign. Not the way he would have worded it, but victory is sweet all the same,” Enright concluded.

For this 14th edition of The Ocean Race, Ulysse Nardin replica and the 11th Hour Racing Team have teamed up to promote awareness of the importance of ocean health for all. Based in Newport, Rhode Island, the team's name is a strong symbol: it refers to the last hour on the clock (the 11th hour), which reminds us that time is ticking and time is running out to restore health. of our planet In fact, sustainability is embedded at the heart of all team operations, and the goal is to ensure that collective actions today help build healthy communities, prosperous economies, and a better-protected planet for future generations. Time waits for no one, neither for the sailor competing in the regatta, nor for the environment that needs to be restored, and it is the way in which this time has passed that defines who we are.

Ulysse Nardin, with his recognized excellence in timekeeping and marine timing, has been the official timekeeper of The Ocean Race since the start of the competition in Alicante in January 2023. The Manufacture masterfully kept the official times of the eight stages of this demanding competition around the world and performed the countdowns for each start.

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the legendary race, Ulysse Nardin has just released the Ocean Race Diver Chronograph in May 2023. In addition to being a master of depths and measuring short time intervals, he highlights the issue of sustainability. Water resistant to 300m, this diver's fake watch uk is made from an innovative recycled carbon alloy called Carbonium®, which has 40% less environmental impact than other carbon composites. Since 2019, the Manufacture has been a pioneer in the use of this material, which is obtained from the remains of high-tech aircraft. The heart of this exclusive timepiece, issued in a limited edition of just 100 pieces, is powered by the UN-150 manufacture movement with silicon technology, perfect for taking the pulse of the ocean.

Ulysse Nardin is also The Ocean Race's Time to Act Partner, committed to the responsible use and conservation of the world's oceans. The two partners believe that time is crucial for the regeneration of marine life and the ocean itself, and that setting clear timelines for action will encourage significant progress.

Ulysse Nardin and The Ocean Race have committed to adhering to the guidelines outlined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). And as part of the United Nations SDG 14, Ulysse Nardin luxury replica watches is committed to tracking the scientific research needed to make a difference.

On this very special day, Ulysse Nardin is very proud to be the partner of the winning team and would like to warmly congratulate the 11th Hour team on this legendary victory!